In scoring state assessment papers, one of the traits that is easily recognizable is the trait of organization. Organization is really the structure of the writing - the framework that supports the ideas contained within.
In very young writers, some early signs of organization include:
several pictures on the same topic, in sequential order
information grouped by circling, highlighting, and drawing lines between connected thoughts
beginnings
connecting words such as and, but, and so
sequencing words such as first, then, later, and the end
a sense of time through a sequence of events
labels, titles, captions
lists (Culham, 2005)
Working with developing writers with organization, there are three main areas to concentrate on:
writing the introduction - a lead that hooks the reader
developing the middle of the paper - a core that is logically organized and contains clearly linked details
writing the conclusion - an ending that leaves the reader satisfied (Culham, 2003)
ORGANIZATION
In scoring state assessment papers, one of the traits that is easily recognizable is the trait of organization. Organization is really the structure of the writing - the framework that supports the ideas contained within.
In very young writers, some early signs of organization include:
Working with developing writers with organization, there are three main areas to concentrate on:
Organization Handout (Madison, WI)
Lesson Ideas for Organization